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Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria
$5,860.57
£4,300
€5,042
CA$8,085.16
A$8,991.03
CHF 4,722.29
MX$109,924.40
NOK 58,844.20
SEK 55,474.19
DKK 37,629.63
About the Item
Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century
Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical
The centuries old, the 'Lost Wax' method involves a mold created in wax and the molten metal poured in. The wax melts - or is 'lost', leaving the cast piece.
King
Height 7 inch, Width 2.5 inch, Depth 4.5 inch
Weight 2lb 2oz
Queen
Height 7 inch, Width 4 inch, Depth 4 inch
Weight 2lb 0oz
Circa Late 20th Century
Excellent condition
Wear consistent with age and use
- Attributed to:People from Benin (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Rothley, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5055136540302
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